PRAISE
An enormously important book coming just at the right time as our society moves toward new public possibilities for social justice. Journeys Into Justice probes the inner workings of ten successful collaboratives to describe their constituencies, vision, strategies, and leadership that have contributed to such effective work for the common good. In addition to being a valuable “history of courage,” the book also offers a variety of models for social justice. We are greatly in debt to Nile Harper for making these splendid testimonies available
Dr .Walter Brueggemann, Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary
Journeys Into Justice is a much needed counterbalance to traditional organizational values of efficiency, economy, and cost-benefit analysis. What is most refreshing is the fidelity to the humane values of empathy, mutuality, and fairness expressed in the “love-compassion-justice” theme of the book.
Dr. Benjamin T. Hourani, Political Science Professor Emeritus, Eastern Michigan University
Journeys Into Justice shows how faith-based collaboratives can be effective in changing public policies and social systems to greatly improve the lives of thousands of people. I recommend this very readable book for all whose spiritual and social quest leads them to seek a more just and peaceful world.
Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, President of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches
Nile Harper’s book is not only a well-researched set of case histories of successful collaboratives but also a terrific resource for groups to dig deeper into the values and technology of religious collaboration for social justice.
Nancy Troy, Executive Director of Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare,
Presbyterian Church (USA)
These pages will become a textbook for leaders who are value-oriented and deeply committed to working cooperatively for social change that serves the common good. Based on several decades of research, teaching, and experience in organizing religious collaboratives, Dr. Harper understands the art and dynamics of creating collaborative communities for social transformation. Journeys Into Justice provides both theoretical and practical guidance for social entrepreneurs, social justice networks, and students of social change.
Dr. Carnegie Samuel Calian, President Emeritus, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Both a spiritual and practical book with multiple tools for sustaining religious collaboration to benefit the Common Good. Journeys Into Justice bridges the imagination gap between visionary dreams and practical models for achieving social justice. The book shows how religious and secular groups can come together and create mutual trust, share resources, form strategies, and cooperate for social transformation.
Dr. Cathie Kelsey, Dean of the Chapel, Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO
